I will no longer hide in the shadows and conform to what society “thinks” I should be. It is time I (we) stand up and tell our stories. It is time we show society that we are no different than anyone else around us. And, for those who think that Transgender / Queer service members…

I don’t believe borders exist and I look forward to a world free from prisons and police, where everyone is taken care of and people get their needs met. I want to see gentleness, kindness and vulnerability rewarded and encouraged instead of ridiculed, punished and criminalized. I’ve moved around a lot and though I…